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deadly

('d/E/dl/i/ )

Capable of causing death; mortal; fatal; destructive; certain or likely to cause death; as, a deadly blow or wound.(adjective)

source: webster1913

as if dead(adv.all)

Synonym:
lifelessly

source: wordnet30
(used as intensives) extremely(adv.all)

Example:
Deadly dull.
Deadly earnest.

Synonym:
deucedly, devilishly, insanely, madly

source: wordnet30
In a manner resembling, or as if produced by, death.(adverb)

source: webster1913

causing or capable of causing death(adj.all)

Example:
A deadly enemy.

Synonym:
deathly, mortal

source: wordnet30
of an instrument of certain death(adj.all)

Example:
Deadly poisons.

Synonym:
lethal

source: wordnet30
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom(adj.all)

Synonym:
venomous, virulent

source: wordnet30
involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death(adj.all)

Example:
The seven deadly sins.

Synonym:
mortal

source: wordnet30
exceedingly harmful(adj.all)

Synonym:
baneful, pernicious, pestilent

source: wordnet30
(of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect(adj.all)

source: wordnet30

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